Wycombe Sound Win 3 Gold Awards at National Community Radio Awards
Local community radio station Wycombe Sound 106.6fm has been recognised again this year in the annual national Community Radio Awards. The station had been shortlisted with 12 entries in ten categories. At a ceremony in Sheffield on Saturday 15th September in Sheffield, they were awarded 3 Gold, 3 Silver and a Bronze Award.
BRONZE:
Newcomer – Mimi Harker OBE, for Mimi Meets
SILVER:
Best Young Volunteer – Liam Gates
Best Male Presenter – Rob L’Esperance, for The Rob L’Esperance Jukebox
Best Female Presenter – Pippa Sawyer, for Mid Mornings
GOLD:
Best Entertainmnet Show – The Rob L’Esperance Jukebox
Best Sports Show – The Tuesday Night Sports Show
Best Outside Broadcast – Local Radio Day 2018
Luke Davis, Station Manager, said: “We are delighted to have been recognised again this year, especially as we have been on air for a relatively short time. It’s all down to our amazing volunteers.”
Pippa Sawyer, Programme Director, said “I’m delighted. The station wouldn’t be where it is without the support from listeners, contributors and local organisations. Our team of volunteers come from all walks of life and produce a rich and varied range of programmes. “
Wycombe Sound 106.6fm took home seven awards in 2017 including the Gold for “Station of the Year”.
For further information contact:
Philippa Sawyer – Programme Director – 01494 449900 – pippa@wycombesound.org.uk
@wycombesound
